Commercial, Distributed Energy Resources, GHG Emissions  -  July 29, 2024

Sonoco Adds Off-grid EV Charging

Sonoco, a global manufacturer of consumer, industrial, health care and protective packaging, added an off-grid solar electric vehicle charging station.

The charging station, called PairTree, was installed by Paired Power, a U.S. solar microgrid electric vehicle charger manufacturer.

The solar canopy combines battery storage with solar power to delivery charging for EVs during the day or evening hours. The station can be used for both standalone solar power or for microgrid renewable power with an optional grid connection.

As a fully resilient source of electricity, PairTree can also provide emergency backup power during grid outages and help drivers lower their dependence on the grid. PairTree requires little permitting and its installation takes less than a day.

PairTree is wind-rated up to 130 mph, which is ideal for regions with unpredictable weather patterns in regions such as South Carolina and fits into a standard 9 x 18 foot parking space. It has no moving parts, and doesn’t require ongoing maintenance like problematic tracker solutions. PairTree offers both one or two Level 2 EV charging ports with the industry standard J1772 EV interface.

“Paired Power’s solar, off-grid car charging technology is the ideal solution to provide resilient and clean energy for our employees who drive electric cars to work,” said Elizabeth Rhue, Vice President of Sustainability at Sonoco, in a statement. “From the simplicity and efficacy of the chargers’ functions to the sleek design, PairTree fits with the ethos of our company’s mission and dedication to sustainability.”

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